LETHBRIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.

51
Approved:

502.2

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Policy
All members of the school community have the right to learn and work in an
environment free of discrimination, prejudice, and harassment. Sexual Orientation
and Gender Identity rights will be protected under District policy as is guaranteed
under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Alberta Human Rights Act,
and Alberta School Act.
Regulations
1.

In an atmosphere of mutual respect and appreciation for individual differences,

all sexual and gender minority students and families have the right to:
1.1. be treated fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect;
1.2. have their confidentiality protected and respected;
1.3. self-identification and determination;
1.4. freedom of conscience, expression, and association;
1.5. be fully included and represented in an inclusive, positive and respectful
manner;
1.6. have equitable access to supports, services and protections;
1.7. have avenues of recourse, without fear of reprisal, available to them when
they are victims of harassment, prejudice, discrimination, intimidation,
bullying, and/or violence; and
1.8. have their unique identities, families, cultures, and communities included,
valued and respected within all aspects of the learning environment.

2.

The Board is committed to implementing measures that will:

2.1. define appropriate expectations, behaviours, language, and actions in order
to prevent discrimination, prejudice, and harassment through greater
awareness of, and responsiveness to, their harmful effects;
2.2. ensure that all such discriminatory behaviours and complaints will be taken
seriously, documented, and dealt with expeditiously and effectively through
school and District Student Codes of Conduct;
2.3. improve understanding of the individual lives of sexual and gender
minorities and their families, cultures, and communities;
2.4. provide support, upon request, for the implementation of a gay-straight
alliance, or similar club in their school;
2.5. support the safety, health, and educational needs of students who identify
as transgender or transsexual persons;
2.6. develop, implement, and evaluate inclusive educational strategies,
professional learning opportunities, and administrative guidelines to ensure
that sexual and gender minority students are welcomed and treated with
respect and dignity.

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References
District Policies:

502.1 Welcoming, Caring, Respectful, and Safe Learning

Environments

School Act:

Section 16.1

Other:

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Alberta Human Rights Act

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